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Cricket: 64GB Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen) + 3-Months Prepaid Unlimited Plan

(New Customers) + Free S/H

$180

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Cricket Wireless offers New Customers: 64GB Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen Smartphone (2020 Model) for Free when you Prepay for 3 Months of the $60 Cricket Unlimited Prepaid Plan ($180 total). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member sr71 for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Add your choice of 64GB Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen) to cart by selecting 'New Customer'
  2. Next, select the $60 Unlimited Plan
  3. Enter port-in number details or zip code (for new numbers only) on the next page.
  4. An automatic $249.99 discount will be applied to the phone at checkout.
  5. Price for 3 months of service on the $60 Unlimited Plan + iPhone SE will be $180 (before tax)
    • $60 will be applied to first month service charge. Remaining $120 ($60/month) will be credited to your account and applied to second and third months of service automatically.
About this product / service:
  • Cricket Wireless is a prepaid no-contract service owned by and operated on the AT&T network (coverage map).
  • This device is locked to the Cricket Wireless network and can be unlocked after 180 consecutive days (6 months) of active prepaid service on Cricket Wireless (unlock policy).
  • You may switch to any other lower-priced service plan once your first 2 months of prepaid service on the $60 unlimited plan ends or cancel service at any time. Note that you will not be refunded for unused time remaining on the amount you prepaid with this offer if you cancel before the initial 60 days period has completed.
  • $60 Unlimited Plan Features:
    • Unlimited talk, text & picture messages in the U.S.
    • Unlimited Nationwide 5G / 4G LTE Data Access (Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy)
    • 15GB Mobile Hotspot
    • 150GB Cloud Storage
    • SD quality video streaming (480p)
    • Free HBO Max streaming service (ad-supported plan) is included with the $60 unlimited plan.
    • Mexico and Canada usage (Canada usage cannot exceed 50%)
    • Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 37 countries
    • HD Voice & WiFi Calling
  • Device Specifications:
    • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
    • Apple A13 Bionic Chip (same chip as the iPhone 11 series)
    • 3GB RAM
    • 64GB Internal Storage
    • 12MP Rear / 7MP Front Cameras
    • Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
    • 1821 mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to the latest iOS 15

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid while supplies last. Click the 'See offer details' link on the product page for complete details.
    • Refer to forum thread for additional info and discussion.
  • Return Policy:
    • You may return your device within 7 days of delivery. Up to $25 fee may apply. See cricketwireless.com/fees for details.

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Written by sr71
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Cricket Wireless offers New Customers: 64GB Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen Smartphone (2020 Model) for Free when you Prepay for 3 Months of the $60 Cricket Unlimited Prepaid Plan ($180 total). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member sr71 for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Add your choice of 64GB Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen) to cart by selecting 'New Customer'
  2. Next, select the $60 Unlimited Plan
  3. Enter port-in number details or zip code (for new numbers only) on the next page.
  4. An automatic $249.99 discount will be applied to the phone at checkout.
  5. Price for 3 months of service on the $60 Unlimited Plan + iPhone SE will be $180 (before tax)
    • $60 will be applied to first month service charge. Remaining $120 ($60/month) will be credited to your account and applied to second and third months of service automatically.
About this product / service:
  • Cricket Wireless is a prepaid no-contract service owned by and operated on the AT&T network (coverage map).
  • This device is locked to the Cricket Wireless network and can be unlocked after 180 consecutive days (6 months) of active prepaid service on Cricket Wireless (unlock policy).
  • You may switch to any other lower-priced service plan once your first 2 months of prepaid service on the $60 unlimited plan ends or cancel service at any time. Note that you will not be refunded for unused time remaining on the amount you prepaid with this offer if you cancel before the initial 60 days period has completed.
  • $60 Unlimited Plan Features:
    • Unlimited talk, text & picture messages in the U.S.
    • Unlimited Nationwide 5G / 4G LTE Data Access (Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy)
    • 15GB Mobile Hotspot
    • 150GB Cloud Storage
    • SD quality video streaming (480p)
    • Free HBO Max streaming service (ad-supported plan) is included with the $60 unlimited plan.
    • Mexico and Canada usage (Canada usage cannot exceed 50%)
    • Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 37 countries
    • HD Voice & WiFi Calling
  • Device Specifications:
    • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
    • Apple A13 Bionic Chip (same chip as the iPhone 11 series)
    • 3GB RAM
    • 64GB Internal Storage
    • 12MP Rear / 7MP Front Cameras
    • Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
    • 1821 mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to the latest iOS 15

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid while supplies last. Click the 'See offer details' link on the product page for complete details.
    • Refer to forum thread for additional info and discussion.
  • Return Policy:
    • You may return your device within 7 days of delivery. Up to $25 fee may apply. See cricketwireless.com/fees for details.

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RyosukeFC
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You need to stay will Cricket for 6 months to unlock the phone. However, the $180 that you paid for the 3 months of unlimited services can be downgraded to $30 monthly plan to stretch it to 6 months, which will make you eligible to request for a unlock.
pitflyer
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180 days of active service. It's actually more like 175, as I unlocked from a previous deal at that point to avoid paying for another month.

Also, if you move the SIM to another phone it will 'break' the required service time. Some people say you can 'resume' the clock by moving it back, but others say it starts over at 0 again. I didn't want to risk it, so I left it in the iPhone and paid for 6 months total (basically this deal gives you six months prepaid service you switch to the $30 plan with only 2gb of data). Earlier deals would only make you pay $60 or $120, and you could use referrals to help lower future cost some.
RyosukeFC
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From my understanding, it has something to do with the 1 month limit for each deal posted. After a month, the deal will be marked as expired even if it is still ongoing. I think that's basically why the deal was reposted 3 times.

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Oct 06, 2021 08:18 PM
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SariusOct 06, 2021 08:18 PM
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I have active port out numbers. Who need them please send your email with message. I will contact you.
Oct 06, 2021 08:30 PM
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Crazy8Oct 06, 2021 08:30 PM
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Quote from intromission :
Would I then be able to take the phone to Tello after the 6 months if I get one of their sim cards?
Yes. If you changed to $30 plan on the day you activated the service, $180 covers 6 months of service. You can request unlock your phone around 175 days. Once the iPhone SE is unlocked, it works on Tello.
Oct 06, 2021 08:32 PM
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jnarOct 06, 2021 08:32 PM
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Quote from intromission :
Would I then be able to take the phone to Tello after the 6 months if I get one of their sim cards?
yes, you should be able to. I think I am planning to go back to Tello afterwards...it's cheaper.
I downgraded to the $30 plan and will keep until it's unlocked and I have used all my credit...referral code is great...almost another month free!
Oct 06, 2021 09:15 PM
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intromissionOct 06, 2021 09:15 PM
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Quote from Crazy8 :
Yes. If you changed to $30 plan on the day you activated the service, $180 covers 6 months of service. You can request unlock your phone around 175 days. Once the iPhone SE is unlocked, it works on Tello.
Sweet! This makes the most sense for me then I think.
Oct 06, 2021 09:15 PM
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manterolaOct 06, 2021 09:15 PM
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What about iPhone with more internal memory?
How much money can be realistically saved by getting (let's say) 256GB iPhone SE thru Cricket? by following this procedure?
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coolchicagoguyOct 06, 2021 09:18 PM
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Quote from Sarius :
I have active port out numbers. Who need them please send your email with message. I will contact you.
There is no port requirement here. You can either port or just get a new number. All you need to do is pay $180 up front.
Oct 06, 2021 09:36 PM
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DanzillaOct 06, 2021 09:36 PM
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Quote from Byroncard :
To clarify- If I just want a new, backup iphone for wifi only would this be a good way to acquire?
It's okay, but the deal comes with $180 worth of service credit you might as well use. That's a big part of the deal, IMO. Especially if you switch to the $30 plan after activating to stretch out service for 6 months. Then Cricket will unlock the phone (on request), which adds to it's value if you eventually decide to resell it.

Quote from manterola :
What about iPhone with more internal memory?
How much money can be realistically saved by getting (let's say) 256GB iPhone SE thru Cricket? by following this procedure?
This deal is specifically for the 64GB SE with 3 months unlimited credit. If you see another deal for 256GB model, feel free.
There's another offer for buying the 128GB SE for $99 with port in & two months $60 service ($220 total?), but that's sold out at the moment from with I can see.
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Oct 06, 2021 09:37 PM
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chaossOct 06, 2021 09:37 PM
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Quote from Byroncard :
To clarify- If I just want a new, backup iphone for wifi only would this be a good way to acquire?
Yes. Battery isn't great though. but it's an excellent deal
Oct 06, 2021 10:50 PM
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ctr11Oct 06, 2021 10:50 PM
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I did a version of this deal 10mos ago, family member was going to do this deal now but they have a work phone now, I have a port out number if anyone needs one for this deal, just messag me.
Oct 06, 2021 10:57 PM
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bargaindealOct 06, 2021 10:57 PM
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Quote from mulliganman :
Is this process still working for existing cricket customers (taken from the other thread): Purchase the phone and pay $180, immediately after activation downgrade your plan to the $30 plan. You will get the full $30 prorated credit if you downgrade within the first day of activation. Right after that merge your new account into your main account by chatting/calling Cricket customer service and during the process make sure that the $150 credits in your new account will be transferred to the main account. Finally, cancel the additional line. You will have the phone for $30 and will have $150 credits in your account.

Assuming this is still working, after cancelling the new line that came with the Iphone SE I can just take the sim card out of the phone I have been using and put it into the IPhone SE? Would this make it not available to be unlocked later on?
Two questions I have...

1. Can I merge the new line with my 5 for$100 grandfathered plan and downgrade to$30 and cancel the new line after the merge without the 5/100 plan bring affected?

2. Can I put in the current(old) sim into the new phone and count towards the 6 months for unlock? I want to clarify if the phone needs to be on the service or does the sim needs to be on service?

Does anyone know?
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Oct 06, 2021 11:04 PM
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intromissionOct 06, 2021 11:04 PM
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Has anyone been able to get the aformentioned $25 pop up code to work? Have tried multiple browsers.
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Oct 06, 2021 11:41 PM
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Oct 06, 2021 11:41 PM
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Has anyone had to wait a long time for Cricket to send a referral code? I went to the Reddit thread, and the first one I tried had an error "Something went wrong" (that person had too many referrals already) so I did it a second time with a different person, and it seemed to go through - but it's been over half an hour and no code has arrived in my email. Just wondering if I should try again with a different referrer?
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intromissionOct 06, 2021 11:57 PM
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Quote from Roundabout :
Has anyone had to wait a long time for Cricket to send a referral code? I went to the Reddit thread, and the first one I tried had an error "Something went wrong" (that person had too many referrals already) so I did it a second time with a different person, and it seemed to go through - but it's been over half an hour and no code has arrived in my email. Just wondering if I should try again with a different referrer?
Mine was not instant. Took about 1/2 an hr.
Oct 07, 2021 12:34 AM
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cwshopOct 07, 2021 12:34 AM
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Can I get this and use the sim in my Android for six months, and then get the iPhone unlocked and give it to my mother?

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Oct 07, 2021 01:09 AM
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Quote from intromission :
Mine was not instant. Took about 1/2 an hr.
OK, thanks. I still haven't got it, it's been a couple of hours by now. Not sure if I should try again or not. I'll give it a bit longer but it doesn't look like it'll be coming at all.

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